Field Observation Assessment (FOA) Tool: is the second assessment in the Supervisor Certification Process. Field Managers and District Directors must complete this assessment for all CWS-IV's under their Supervisor within 120 days of the supervisors' sucessful completion of the Scenario Competency Assessment (SCA).

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Certification Program for Child Welfare Specialists I-IV

Pinnacle Plan Point 3 Initiative 17: By September 1, 2013, OKDHS will develop and implement a certification program for child welfare specialists I-IV, which will require staff to demonstrate necessary skills and knowledge to obtain and maintain certification. Certification will be required prior to moving to the next level. This program compliments competency exams required of new child welfare specialists, ensures all staff achieve certain competencies before advancing to the next level, and provides ongoing training to ensure all staff maintain the necessary skills and knowledge to meet the needs of children and families. It is imperative that staff not only comply with annual training requirements but also take the initiative to identify areas where extra training is needed to improve personal performance. Multiple trainings are offered to staff to improve knowledge and skill level in a variety of critical areas that are essential to meeting the needs of children and families.

In coordination with the DHS CW Training staff, the Center on Child Abuse and Neglect provides competency based training for Oklahoma Department of Human Services Child Welfare Specialists and Supervisors. A comprehensive program for new workers and experienced staff is offered for professional development. Training is offered on several levels and is appropriate to a level of experience. Enrollment is processed through the OKDHS KIDS system.

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Requirement Changes

Level I & II - There have been some changes to worker requirements concerning Level I & II trainings with some additional courses being required as well as an extension in time of completion. Workers who have finished their Level II requirements before July 1, 2005 are not required to take the new courses. Workers who have not finished their Level II requirements before July 1, 2005 are required to take the additional courses. Those workers still needing Level II courses now have 36 months from the date of their CORE graduation to complete training.

The MS Word version of this document can be found on the DHS network by going to the bottom of the MS Outlook Folder List on the far left of the MS Outlook screen. At the bottom of the list follow the links listed below until you come to the SMG.